Power Supply Scheduler

City of Burbank • Burbank, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, this role coordinates and schedules utility power and transmission requirements according to both system and market demands. The position accounts for all transactions on a daily and monthly basis, maintains a database of all power supply transactions, and performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles of power system operation, including power flow concepts
• Knowledge of power system forecasting
• Knowledge of power scheduling techniques and energy accounting
• Knowledge of principles of business as applied to energy transactions
• Knowledge of the operation and use of scheduling systems
• Ability to use word processor, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively interact and negotiate with other utility and marketing personnel
• Ability to identify scheduling problems and implement corrective actions
• Ability to prepare electric system pre-schedules and forecasts
• Ability to make independent judgements and decisions using standard policy or procedure
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public
• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. or high school equivalent and three years of increasingly responsible sub-professional technical experience, power system operation dispatch experience, power plant operating experience, or other relevant experience in the energy field.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor's Degree in engineering, science, business, finance, economics and one year of qualifying experience may be considered in lieu of three years experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares forecasts of power loads
• Schedules generation and transmission resources to meet needs and requirements
• Reviews power resource contracts
• Reviews power resource availability and alternatives
• Confirms power scheduling activities with other utilities, marketers, and control area authorities
• Performs energy tagging as required
• Provides information regarding system operations
• Monitors system and supply activities
• Prepares power system production and financial analyses reports

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED